Division News

March 17, 2021 Board Meeting News

March 18th, 2021

The March 17, 2021 board meeting was held at Regional Office in Barrhead. This article provides a brief summary of the meeting. Read the full agenda and minutes here.  2021-2022 busing fees approved Each year the board establishes transportation fees for: In-town busing Rural students accessing transportation to a school of choice Alternate sites for […]

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Camile DeZaeyer receives the Exemplary Support Services Award

March 15th, 2021

Camile DeZaeyer has worked in the Distribution Department at the Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC) for over 8 years. Due to the pandemic, ADLC has seen an increased demand for student materials. Camile has gone above and beyond to see that resources are organized and expedited efficiently. He understands the importance of getting student learning […]

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Terry Kuyek receives the Exemplary Community Partner Award

March 10th, 2021

Terry Kuyek has been a community volunteer at Swan Hills School for over five years. Every day, Terry arrives at the school before students, as well as most of the staff, to assist with the breakfast program. Afterwards, he stays to clean up and to help with any other aspects of the program that may […]

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Danica Pyper-Raymond receives the Exemplary Teacher Award

March 8th, 2021

Danica Pyper-Raymond is a teacher at Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) and has been with Pembina Hills for over 20 years. Danica has been instrumental in encouraging literacy among each person at BCHS. She created “BCHS Reads”, a program where anyone in the entire school can choose a book from a short list and be […]

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COVID-19: One year later

March 5th, 2021

Almost a year has passed since our schools — and our everyday lives — were impacted by COVID-19. As that anniversary approaches, we want to share some important information from the North American Center for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response (NACTATR). In their article titled Anniversary Reaction to COVID-19 they point out that our bodies will […]

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February 24, 2021 Board Meeting News

March 1st, 2021

The February 24th, 2021 board meeting was held at Regional Office in Barrhead.  School board considers 2021-2022 busing fees The board annually establishes transportation fees for: In-town busing Rural students accessing transportation to a school of choice Alternate sites for students accessing more than one bus stop These transportation services are not funded by Alberta […]

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